Today traditional claims of national sovereignty are being challenged via the growth of dual national citizenships; the creation of supra-national forms of economic and political community; and the devolution of political and economic authority in many federal or federated systems. More and more people around the globe possess plural citizenships, with no clear single sovereign governing them. What is driving these developments? In what respects are they normatively defensible or undesirable? These are the topics to be explored in the DCC program during 2009-2010. The volume for the 2009-10 year is now available here.
PANEL 1: "Cosmopolitan Government? "


From the late 1950s to the late 1960s the word 'Pop' described any example of art, film, photography and architectural design that engaged with the new realities of mass production and the mass media. In addition to key artworks by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Ed Ruscha, Richard Hamilton and many others, this book includes works of photography and avant-garde film, as well as what the critic Reyner Banham defined as pop architecture, ranging from Alison and Peter Smithson's House of the Future to Archigram's Walking City and Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown's Learning from Las Vegas.
Edited by an internationally recognized expert on Pop art and culture, this book surveys Pop across all artforms and gives equal coverage to its American, British and European manifestations. Survey: renowned scholar and critic Hal Foster focuses on the Pop image as it developed over the period: Reyner Banham, The Independent Group and Pop Design; Richard Hamilton and the Tabular Image; Roy Lichtenstein and the Screened Image; Andy Warhol and the Seamy Image; Gerhard Richter and the Photogenic Image; Ed Ruscha and the Cineramic Image; and, Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown and the Postmodern Absorption of Pop. Works: each image is accompanied by an extended caption. This section is chronologically sequenced: Revolt into Style (1956-60) surveys the birth of Pop culture and its images, including the American Beat generation artists, photographers and filmmakers; Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg, the French Decollageistes, Richard Hamilton and the 'British Pop' of the Independent Group. Consumer Culture (1960-63) chronicles American Pop's explosion, from Roy Lichtenstein's cartoon-based paintings to Claes Oldenburg's Store and Andy Warhol's Factory. Colonization of the Mind (1963-66) looks at American Pop's reception in Europe, in the work of Gerhard Richter, Sigmar Polke and others. Spectacular Time (1966-67) surveys late Pop developments, from Warhol's Silver Clouds to Malcolm Morley's Photorealism. Helter Skelter (1968) documents Pop's demise and transformation into postmodernism, in projects such as Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown's Learning from Las Vegas.


The last few days have been difficult; I can't stop thinking about the fact that Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States. It still feels like a nightmare, and I am scared for the future of our country.
Today's dress seemed like a good choice for this tumultuous week, because I feel divided as a nation, and betrayed by other women who clearly should know better.
Did I vote for Hillary Clinton just because she's a woman? No.
Did I vote for Hillary Clinton because her policies take into account women's rights, gay rights, healthcare, childcare and so many other issues? Absolutely.
I feel as if education was a driving factor in this election, insofar as those with less education, who did not take time to read about each candidate's political issues and stance, voted for Mr. Trump because he promised to put more money in their pockets. Mr. Trump is not an advocate for women's rights, and he is not an advocate for small business, two issues that are near and dear to me. He is a bully, whose inexperience and platform of hatred will perpetuate a society of distrust and disaccord.
I don't want to use this blog as a platform for expressing my unhappiness about the way the election turned out, so I won't go any further than to say: I'm disappointed. I'm disappointed in every person who made a racist, sexist man the leader of the Free World, a man who will always put his own interests and the interests of his brand above the interests of the people who elected him.
I absolutely love this dress! I hope you feature more dresses with long sleeves on the blog.


Update August 1, 2018: Calling all City staff involved in work related to climate change! We have an opportunity for you to take part in Semester at CityLAB and join our City-wide climate adaptation team! Click here to find out more.
How will a 15 unit course fit in with my schedule/program requirements?
Great question! The Semester at CityLAB course is meant to be an immersive experience and will not necessarily fit everyone's program requirements. Depending on your program, you may be able to use all or part of the credits towards your degree requirements, you should discuss this possibility as early as possible with your academic advisor. CityLAB is here to assist in any way that we can, so please apply early so we know you are interested.
The application deadline for the Fall 2018 program has now passed. We will review applications and let you know if you have been accepted into the program before June 15th. McMaster students accepted into the program will be provided with course permission and will be able to register as usual using Mosaic after they have been accepted. Redeemer students are encouraged to meet with Kim Lammers (klammers@redeemer.ca) to modify the courses they have already selected. Redeemer students need a 7.0 cumulative GPA (70 or B-) to be eligible. If you have difficulties with the application form, please email Patrick Byrne (Patrick.Byrne@hamilton.ca).
This class is for passionate, motivated, and enthusiastic students who want to learn from the community, apply their studies to make change, and expand their personal and professional networks. Students in any faculty from McMaster or Redeemer are welcome to apply. We recommend that applicants speak with their academic advisors as soon as possible to see how they can incorporate the CityLAB course into their program requirements (we can help you with this).
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How will this course be graded?
Students will be assessed in a variety of ways throughout the course, including completion of mini design projects, personal reflections, final project design and installation, and public communication of their work. Since this is an interdisciplinary course, assessments will take a range of forms.


Hey y'all! It's election night and I for one could use a distraction! My prayer is that regardless of the outcome, we all come together and in the words of the late Rodney King, can't we all just get along?! Anywho, it's fall, and I'm starting to get annoying cold weather dry skin, including my cuticles. I was doing a little research and found that cuticle oils and creams work wonders. I'm not sure what took me so long, but I finally bit the bullet and bought some over the weekend. I've only been using it for a few days, but omg I can see a huge difference! They look smoother and healthier, I'm totally shocked at how well this is working! I'm hoping maybe this will lead to nail growth somehow, but that's probably asking too much!
I got this one by Sally Hansen. I was torn between the oil or cream and decided on the cream because I thought the oil would be messy. I've been using it twice a day, in the morning and at night. Maybe I've been under a rock, but have you guys already been using cuticle creams?
I'm excited to not have dry cuticles and hang nails this fall/winter! Do you guys have a fav brand that you like?


At dusk, our automotive caravan makes a slow arc off the highway. Lavender light glints on our vehicles: the RVs, in the lead, followed by pick-ups hauling water containers, a series of four-doors like plastic take-out boxes, and at the rear, a reclaimed school bus. Horns blare at us for slowing the traffic that rockets through the corridor of strip malls and roadside scrub. Our congregation rolls in a slow spiral over the faded paint lines of the Walmart parking lot before coming to rest on the asphalt like an old-time wagon circle. Our prayers of thanks rise like incense.
The news of the Rapture's approach blessed us with a new focus. K105.5 FM "The Light" broadcast the End Date. With months to prepare, we followed the advice of the Elders on the radio. We withdrew the children from school. Second vehicles and flatscreen TVs went the way of the rummage sale. "Won't you come to church?" we exhorted our neighbors who came to pick through our belongings. Hurrying away with our Kitchen-Aid mixers, they received our pitying smiles. Only believers can perceive God's invisible spiritual warfare. Whatever we had been before -- teachers, waitresses, doctors -- the coming Rapture made us His soldiers.
The Elders needed our donations for billboards, t-shirts, and TV ads proclaiming the End Date. We cashed out any investments that placed faith in a future He hadn't ordained: mortgages, college funds, bank accounts. We sold our houses, and last of all, the church and the land it stood on. Uplifted by the Elders' constant prayers on the radio, we headed for the assembly point with joy and trembling. Even if our hearts ached for our hometowns, our faces shone with the conviction of being right with God.


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Q: Learning to drag and drop buttons in Winforms I am currently trying to learn how to use Drag and Drop functionality in C# winforms. I've found some pretty neat tutorials and documentation online, but none that have helped steer me in the direction of a solution for my current problem.
To break my design goal down into just a simple example- I basically have a windows form that is split in half. There are regular ol' button controls on the left half, and nothing on the right. My goal is to be able to drag a button from the left side and drop it on the right. Doing so will grey out the button on the left side, and have the button now shown on the right. It doesn't have to show up wherever it was dropped on the right side- it can just appear in a preset location if necessary. I just want to be able to copy buttons from the left to right side.
Now, with that said- can anyone think of documentation, tutorials or anything else that might help steer me on the right track to figuring out how to do this? So far I've found that I'll need events for picking it up and putting it down, but beyond that I'm at something of a loss!
Normally I try to have more details in my questions, but since there is really nothing else to the program at this point I don't have much by way of code to show! So sorry for the somewhat vague question!
Thanks!

A: See Walkthrough: Performing a Drag-and-Drop Operation in Windows Forms

Edit: Changed link to english version

A: Check out this drag-and-drop walkthrough: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/za0zx9y0.aspx [english]

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Q: How to compare sets stored in IEnumerable? For the sake of simplicity I pass along sets as IEnumerable. I need to check, whether two such sets are equal. Currently I'm doing it in the following way:
if (theirs.OrderBy(t => t).SequenceEquals(mine.OrderBy(t => t)))
    // equal

Is there a simpler way?

I need this code mainly for series of such comparisons:
if (mine."equals"(new[] { a, b })
{
    do sth
}
else if (mine."equals"(new[] { a, c })
{
    do sth
}
else if (mine.contains(a))
{
    do sth
}
...

A: If you could actually keep one of them as an ISet<T>, you can just call SetEquals. You could do this optionally, of course:
ISet<Foo> setFoo = theirs as ISet<Foo>;
if (setFoo != null && theirs.SetEquals(mine))
{
    ...
}
// Not a set? Use the slower approach

You don't have to sort the set though - you could do:
if (new HashSet<Foo>(theirs).SetEquals(mine))

for example. As noted in comments, this will treat { 1, 1, 2 } as equal to { 1, 2, 2 } though. Only use set operations if you really have a logical set.


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Bilateral talks: US deputy secretary of state William Burns. By PTI
India, US discuss economic, strategic cooperation
3 min read . Updated: 13 Dec 2011, 12:57 AM IST Elizabeth Roche
IndiaUSEconomySecurityAfghanistanWilliam BurnsEconomy and PoliticsPolitical Economy
New Delhi: At a time when India-US relations seem to be in limbo, top officials of both countries on Monday reviewed the status of economic and strategic cooperation, taking up issues such as the implementation of a civil nuclear deal and building on economic and defence ties.
Speaking to reporters, Burns said his visit was a follow-up to a meeting last month in Bali, Indonesia, between Singh and US President Barack Obama.
The security situation in Afghanistan, where international troops are fighting a resurgent Taliban; US' ties with Islamabad, specially after the deaths of 24 Pakistan soldiers in an attack in a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation air strike last month; pro-democracy protests in West Asia, and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region were discussed.
"We had very productive discussions on bilateral, regional and global issues," Burns said. "We stressed our shared interest in expanding economic cooperation between our two countries, our shared commitment to the full implementation of the civil nuclear agreement, and our shared stake in expanding defence ties."
The US had been seeking more clarity on the provisions of India's nuclear liability law that was notified last month, just days before the Singh-Obama meeting on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Bali. The US in 2008 had concluded a landmark civil nuclear pact with India that helped overturn a 34-year-old embargo against India sourcing sensitive technology and atomic power plants from the global market. But it has been holding back investment because of concerns about India's nuclear liability law, which holds suppliers responsible in the event of an accident. France and Russia have similar concerns.
India says it is bound by its law and has rejected US secretary of state Hillary Clinton's suggestion that it should get the legislation examined by the International Atomic Energy Agency—the international nuclear watchdog—to see if it was compatible with the international law on the issue, Convention on Supplementary Compensation.
Media reports from Bali quoted Singh as saying he had explained to Obama that India had a "law in place and rules have been formulated...we have gone some way to respond to concerns of American companies and within the four corners of the law of the land, we are willing to address any specific grievances".
The provisions of India's nuclear liability law were made public just months after two US companies lost out to two European firms in a bid for fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF) in April. The IAF is expected to buy 126 aircraft in a deal worth about $11 billion.
Burns also discussed economic reforms with Mukherjee. The discussion took place against the backdrop of the Indian government putting on hold plans to allow greater direct investment in multi-brand retail following protests by opposition parties as well as some allies. The proposal was expected to make the way for American retailer Wal-Mart, Britain's Tesco and France's Carrefour to invest in India's retail market—estimated to be worth around $400 billion.
Burns' visit to India comes as Ashley J. Tellis, a senior associate at the Washington-based Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, in an article noted "a certain disappointment with India in the (US) administration" on its slow pace of cooperation.
"What is needed at Washington at this stage therefore is a measure of patience. Deeper cooperation will come as the Indian state grows more and more comfortable with the United States and its strategic aims and its manner of doing business," Tellis said in the article, titled "Ebb and Tide".
Though both sides have to work on their ties, any talk of "the demise of their strategic partnership have been very much exaggerated", he added. Ties between the world's oldest and the largest democracies have warmed steadily in the past decade, with three US presidents visiting India between March 2000 and November 2010.
In his remarks, Burns was careful not to expose any possible tensions between the two countries. "Ours is a relationship where we are not going to see every day the kind of dramatic breakthroughs or achievements every day... but I think everyday we can continue the hard steady work of building on and strengthening the relationship."
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Tom Holland is everywhere right now with the success of Spider-Man: No Path Home, but his latest movie still sees him fly through the air like a superhero.
Only this time he is without a costume and is looking for treasure rather than saving people.
In Unexplored, slated for theatrical release in early February, Tom Holland plays the street thief Nathan Drake who is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune lost by Ferdinand Magellan 500 years ago. year.
What begins as a burglary job for the duo becomes a race of globetrotters and white knuckles to reach the prize before the ruthless Moncada (Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs.
If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world's oldest mysteries, they could find $ 5 billion treasure and maybe even Nate's long-lost brother … but only if they do. can learn to work together.
Easier said than done by the look of the trailer.
If you have a PlayStation, you might already be familiar with the scenario. The film is a prequel to the hit game of the same name, showing us how a young Drake came to meet and befriend Sully.
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Switch to a Green Job & Save Our Earth
By ecotopian September 15, 2022 Ecotopian Exclusive
I was happy recently to talk about green jobs on the Lean to the Left podcast:
Ever wonder what it would be like to work at a job where you would actually be helping the environment and fighting climate change? That's our topic on the Lean to the Left podcast.
Our guest is Joseph Gelfer, founder of Ecotopian Careers, a company that helps people become part of the solution to climate change, instead of part of the problem – while at work. Ecotopian Careers helps people who want to make climate change the focus of their working week overcome obstacles that often prevent them from transitioning to more desirable green jobs.
Gelfer is a member of the Climate Coaching Alliance where he works with the Work and Careers group, and he's also an En-ROADS Climate Ambassador.
On the podcast, Gelfer predicts that climate and environmental protection will offer major career opportunities, that already are opening up. He explains how individuals who want to take advantage can switch from their current jobs to one that will have long-term environmental benefits.
"The green transformation is coming whether we like it or not" says Gelfer. If you care…it has to be part of your working week. Then you're making a huge impact."
Gelfer discusses some of the factors that are harmful to our climate, and lists agriculture at the top of the list. In fact, he predicts we all will be consuming artificially produced meat because naturally produced meat will simply become too expensive. A "meat tax" will likely be imposed, he says.
Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for Beginners: free webinar, October 5
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Wowhead Confirms Refunding World Of Warcraft: Shadowlands Automatically Locks All Preorder Rewards
Recently, Blizzard announced that they'd be pushing back World of Warcraft: Shadowlands after the development team decided that there was simply too much for them to do in not enough time.
The primary reason for this, it seemed, was the impact that production had taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. With everyone being forced to work from home or in other safe ways, it was difficult to keep production going as it was.
With the expansion delayed, there was quite a bit of kickback. Many were expecting it, as it was only a bit more than four weeks out with no word on when prepatch was set to begin – which is never less than four weeks long.
In response to the kickback, Blizzard saw fit to issue out an offer of refunds. The offer came via email to anyone who had preordered the expansion as of yet, regardless of what level they had preordered the expansion in.
The issue with this, many wondered, was what would happen with the rewards that had been granted by preordering? Preordering came with many incentives, depending on the level, so were they meant to disappear if one refunded?
We're looking at new Plate armor sets from the Castle Nathria raid in #Shadowlands. https://t.co/joDC00Mj37 #Warcraft pic.twitter.com/HPcDohDVRT
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The answer, as it turns out, is yes – you will immediately lose access to the rewards for preordering if you refund your preorder. And, really, why wouldn't you?
With the preorder, there were several rewards available, depending on the tier that the player ordered. The basic edition granted no bonuses other than to allow Shadowlands to be playable at release, so returning that won't affect much.
If one preorders the Heroic edition, they'll be given a character boost to 120, and it's unclear if a character that had this boost used will be available. Players also unlock the Ensorcelled Everwyrm Mount and the Vestments of the Eternal Traveler questline.
At the third tier, Epic, players get all of the above as well as 30 days of game time. One also unlocks the Anima Wyrmling pet, the Eternal Traveler's hearthstone, and the Wraithchill weapon effect.
If you've preordered at the Heroic or Epic level, be aware that a refund will take away the rewards listed above. There is some confusion, however, with the 30 days of game time and whether one would need to immediately purchase a month to make up for the 30 days spent.
In addition, the preorders will allow you to create Pandaren and Allied Race Death Knights. Know that a refund will also make these Death Knights unavailable until the expansion is released or preordered.
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I am a published woman and wasn't hired this year. Look at any department's faculty and you'll realize that any positive discrimination that is currently going on isn't enough to reverse the male dominance. Just accept it, when you have a short list of equally qualified candidates you'll bring other factors into consideration, but back in the day many women wouldn't even get into the short list because of their gender.
3 months ago # QUOTE 9 YEA 13 NAY!
Was watching the nfl playoffs yesterday and noticed there were no asians on any of the four teams. Not one.
3 months ago # QUOTE 4 YEA 2 NAY!
If you couldn't get any phone or skype interviews as a published female, then you seriously need to look at your application materials. It would also be a good idea to have someone check through the back channels about your letters.
I'm assuming you applied widely, if not, then that's a problem. But, if you applied widely, have publications, and are female and you're getting no bites then you're an extreme outlier.
3 months ago # QUOTE 9 YEA 7 NAY!
I love these beta men who think the lack of whites/Asians on sports teams is some kind of brilliant critique of affirmative action. Sorry bro, but there is actually something tangible about being good at sports in contrast to being a "good" political scientist. Now go back to hate eating that box of donuts and stop bringing your frustrations about your morbid obesity here!
3 months ago # QUOTE 1 YEA 20 NAY!
I am at a big ten and our faculty page is about evenly divided between female/males.
3 months ago # QUOTE 4 YEA 1 NAY!
I love these beta men who think the lack of whites/Asians on sports teams is some kind of brilliant critique of affirmative action.
3 months ago # QUOTE 1 YEA 1 NAY!
One guy was named Chung. Van Noy also sounds Chinese.
I'm another published woman not doing great on the market. Curious why you think we are all succeeding?
And yes, it does hurt the ego.
3 months ago # QUOTE 4 YEA 3 NAY!
you know that third author doesn't really count as "published"; right?
3 months ago # QUOTE 1 YEA 9 NAY!
Still a woman. Still not doing great on the market.
2 months ago # QUOTE 5 YEA 1 NAY!
Markets over, hotshots. What's the final numbers?
4 days ago # QUOTE 0 YEA 0 NAY!
I count 73 women, 76 men, and 12 people that I can't identify. So placements reported on the most recent post in the placement thread are somewhere between 45 and 53% female depending on the breakdown of the 12.
4 days ago # QUOTE 1 YEA 0 NAY!
I find it scary that you can identify so many young scholars, across all subfields, by their initials.
4 days ago # QUOTE 1 YEA 2 NAY!
So, let me get this straight: The mediocre white man who started this thread did not even get the numbers right, but instead of working on his papers (or math skills) came on here to whine about how hard it is to be a white dude.
A couple of years from now, if he lands a job, he will take "parental leave" to lengthen his tenure clock while his wife is giving birth and recovering, and do all the housework for him, and he will still whine about his terrible faith of being a dude.
4 days ago # QUOTE 6 YEA 4 NAY!
4 days ago # QUOTE 1 YEA 1 NAY!
Of the jobs that I applied to this cycle that have placements listed on the thread, not a single one hired a male. Small sample and all, but that's still really depressing when I think about next year and if converting that next R&R is going to make a difference.


So, the clocks have changed and the days are getting shorter. They are also getting a lot colder too and my little crafting space in the garage is getting decidedly chilly!
I used to only craft down there in the summer and craft very minimally in the winter - just make the odd Christmas card. My main winter hobby was usually beading as that could be done in front of the telly in the warm and cosy living room.
The thing is - I don't want to stop card making - I want to carry on all through the winter especially as I'm a Stampin' Up demonstrator again. So over the weekend I migrated from the cold dark garage up into my bedroom. It's been a mammoth task - I've had to completely change everything around, extend shelves and install cupboards but it's been worth it as now I can craft in comfort. I'm also closer to the kitchen so more cups of tea!!!
This is a card I made for a recent Facebook swap. The mannequin was cut free hand and stamped and embossed using the Graceful Garden set. The gold around the edges is also embossed using gold embossing powder. The edges of the paper were swooshed with the Versamark embossing pad and the powder sprinkled on and then heat set.


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Oyo 2023: I Will Never Go Against Our People – Ex-Governor Alao-Akala
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A former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala has assured members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, that he will never go against the wish of the party in selecting candidates of the party ahead of 2023.
Alao-Akala made this pledge in a letter he addressed to members of the party on Monday.
We gathered that Alao-Akala, who is the Chairman of the APC Elders' Advisory Council in the state had earlier had a meeting with some members of the party.
It was, however, gathered that some aggrieved members of the party who were not included in the meeting held at Alao-Akala's residence in Ibadan, had vowed to resist any move to sideline them in the party.
But, Alao-Akala while pledging his neutrality, noted that he will not support any candidate for any position ahead of 2023.
Alao-Akala who urged members of the party to bury their differences, declared that he will not go against the wish of the people.
"I bring you good tidings in the name of the Almighty. As we are all aware, our great party, the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State (A.P.C) has been through series of upheavals in recent past but I am glad to inform you officially that this has now become a thing of the past.
"All differences have been resolved, and we have become a very happy, united and common front. All hatchets have been buried and all groups, bodies and forums have been collapsed into the A.P.C structure. What we have now is All Progressives Congress, Oyo State Chapter.
"Similarly, an Elders Advisory Council has also been put in place with my humble self as Head. Our core responsibilities shall among others include, promoting internal cohesion within the party, ensuring fairness and transparency in all activities of the party, maintaining a level playing ground for all, promoting justice and fair play in the party at all levels.
"This is a call to duty and service. It is a sacrifice and we are ready to put our best into ensuring that Oyo state regain its pride of place in the comity of states in our great country Nigeria.
"In light of the above, I want to re-assure you all great men and women of A.P.C in Oyo state that I, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala remains neutral in the scheme of activities of the party.
"I am not in support of any aspirant for any elective office and will never go against the wish of the people. I am an advocate of internal democracy that will promote oneness and progress. I reiterate categorically that I am against imposition.
"I hitherto implore all members with aspiration to keep their ambition for now and join me and others in building a virile and strong party. I am always available and open to everyone.
"I hereby put all members on notice that an expanded, all-inclusive meeting shall be held soon to further cement our oneness. I re-assure you all once again that I am committed to leading our party to victory come 2023".
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Kenjya-Trusant Group Launches Major Effort to Staff Department of State Offices
by The Business Monthly October 4, 2016 March 30, 2017
Just months after winning the Domestic-State Technical Administrative Management Professional Services (D-STAMPS) contract, the Columbia-based Kenjya-Trusant Group is supplying dozens of expert workers to carry out the mission of the U.S. Department of State (DoS).
In February, Kenjya-Trusant began work as the sole Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prime contractor on D-STAMPS — a single award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract that was initially awarded at a $103 million ceiling, with a lifespan of five years.
Under the terms of the contract, Kenjya-Trusant will provide contract employees to deliver a wide range of services in Department of State offices throughout the Continental United States.
Placing those contractor employees to provide support to Department of State employees is proceeding at a rapid pace. In the first six months of the contract, Kenjya-Trusant received more than 214 Task Order Requests for Proposals (TORPs) that requested anywhere from one to 15 contractor employees per TORP. Filling positions with incumbents who are currently contracted through other companies, or individuals referred by the DoS must be completed within five business days. If Kenjya-Trusant has to recruit an employee to fill a position, the company aims to complete that process within 12 business days.
"We are moving fast every single day on this contract," said Richard Kubu, a Principal with The Kenjya-Trusant Group.
Robust human resources, recruiting, finance and project management practices are key to successfully delivering on D-STAMPS requirements, Kubu said. The project team, he added, maintains a Corporate Application Tracking System, updates its detailed tracking of D-STAMPS TORPs daily, and conducts a one-hour huddle every weekday about ongoing D-STAMPS work.
Kenjya-Trusant, which began in 2016 with about 60 employees, expects to grow to more than 300 employees by early next year, largely due to D-STAMPS. Consequently, the company is also redoubling its efforts to stay closely connected with all of its employees, even though they are scattered throughout client sites. Those efforts include regular, direct contact with Kenjya-Trusant principals and executives, and regular gatherings in the District of Columbia of Kenjya-Trusant employees working in the National Capital Region.


Becoming a certified Master Penman is no easy work. To earn this prestigious title, an artist must prove an extensive knowledge and excellence in penmanship and the calligraphic arts. Although only 14 artists in the world hold this title, Jake Weidmann is the youngest—by three decades. His dedication to this disappearing craft is not only inspiring, it's breathtakingly beautiful.
In an interview with Art of Manliness, Weidmann says his fascination with penmanship began as a child. He loved the look of his mother's cursive handwriting and vowed to make his own writing as beautiful as possible. As he continued to develop his talent, everyone who saw his writing took note of the artistry. Weidmann even started getting requests to create wedding invitations and tattoos.
Once he began college, Weidmann decided to study the traditional techniques for handwriting script. He happened upon a YouTube video by Master Penman John DeCollibus and was instantly hooked on the impeccable skill and fluidity of the work. Weidmann began researching the requirements for becoming a Master Penman and devoted himself to pursuing the title.
Despite awkward learning curves and frustration with finding the right pen, Weidmann forged his own way in the penmanship field. He began making his own pens and practicing relentlessly to develop the necessary muscle memory to create exquisite swooped lines and perfect curves.
Once his work caught the eye of the calligraphy world, he quickly moved up the professional handwriting ranks. After attending annual meetings of IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting), Weidmann connected with willing teachers and began perfecting his craft. He was nominated to join the Master Penman Society program and took up an apprenticeship to earn his certificate.
In 2011, Weidmann was named a Master Penman after creating his own certificate on calfskin vellum, with an ivory pen he had forged himself. Now that he has deservingly earned this title, he works extensively in the world of fine art. Below are several examples of his work, including calligraphy, paintings—and even sculptures.


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The population of Meghalaya as of 2014 is estimated to be 3,211,474.[6] Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,430 square kilometers, with a length to breadth ratio of about 3:1.[7]
This state is bounded to the south by the districts of greater Mymensingh and the Division of Sylhet and the west by the Division of Rangpur of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and the north and the east by India's Assam state. The capital is Shillong, known as the "Scotland of the East".[8] Meghalaya was previously part of Assam, but on 21 January 1972, the districts of Khasi, Garo and Jaintia hills became the new state of Meghalaya. English is the official language of Meghalaya. The other principal languages spoken include Khasi, Pnar and Garo. Unlike many Indian states, Meghalaya has historically followed a matrilineal system where the lineage and inheritance are traced through women; the youngest daughter inherits all wealth and she also takes care of her parents.[8]
The state is the wettest region of India, recording an average of 12,000 mm (470 in) of rains a year.[7] About 70% of the state is forested.[9] The Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion encompasses the state; its mountain forests are distinct from the lowland tropical forests to the north and south. The forests are notable for their biodiversity of mammals, birds, and plants.
Meghalaya has predominantly an agrarian economy with a significant commercial forestry industry. The important crops are potatoes, rice, maize, pineapples, bananas, papayas, spices, etc. The service sector is made up of real estate and insurance companies. Meghalaya's gross state domestic product for 2012 was estimated at ₹16173 crore (US$2.4 billion) in current prices.[10] The state is geologically rich in minerals, but it has no significant industries.[8] The state has about 1,170 km (730 mi) of national highways. It is also a major logistical center for trade with Bangladesh.[7]
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Santiago will take on Stradivarius at Goodwood
O'Brien three-year-old out to stop super stayer's bid for Cup four-timer.
Aidan O'Brien has confirmed his Royal Ascot and Irish Derby hero Santiago will engage in a fascinating clash with Stradivarius in next week's Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup.
The John Gosden-trained Stradivarius has dominated the staying division over the past couple of seasons – and fresh from winning his third Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month, the six-year-old will be a hot favourite to claim a record fourth win in Tuesday's two-mile Group One.
However, having followed up victory in the Queen's Vase at the Royal meeting by providing his trainer with a record 14th Irish Derby success late last month, Santiago appears a serious threat – particularly in receipt of 15lb from Stradivarius.
O'Brien said: "It was always the plan to come here after Ascot, and we took in the Irish Derby on the way. He seems to have come out of the Irish Derby well – we're very happy with him at the moment.
"We always thought the Goodwood Cup was a race that would suit him. He's a horse we always thought would stay very well – that's why he ran him first time out this year at Ascot over a mile and six (furlongs).
"He's a very straightforward horse to handle and to train and he's very clean-winded. He's a very exciting horse, and we always viewed him as possibly a Cup horse for next year, so this is all good experience for him really.
"If everything goes well, he'll probably go straight from here to the St Leger, because there isn't really anything for him in between."
While quarantine restrictions in Ireland mean O'Brien himself will not be making the trip to Goodwood, he is planning to send a formidable equine squad for the five-day fixture.
Wednesday's feature event is the Qatar Sussex Stakes, which was already shaping up to be one of the races of the season before O'Brien stated his intention to launch a three-pronged assault.
The Ballydoyle handler plans to saddle last month's Queen Anne victor Circus Maximus, 2000 Guineas second and St James's Palace Stakes third Wichita, as well as Vatican City – who was second to Sussex Stakes favourite Siskin in the Irish 2,000 Guineas before finishing eighth in the Derby at Epsom.
"We always thought this race would suit Circus Maximus, Wichita and Vatican City," said O'Brien.
"The original plan with Vatican City was go straight to Goodwood after the Irish Guineas. We decided to let him take his chance in the Derby, but he didn't stay.
"We could have dropped him back to a mile and a quarter in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh on Sunday – but we had three others in that, and he is from a family of milers, which is why we're thinking of running here.
"We think Wichita is coming forward all the time and we're delighted with Circus Maximus. He never wins by too far – he'd just about put his head in front, but we're looking forward to running him."
O'Brien's runaway Chesham Stakes winner Battleground is a likely starter in Tuesday's Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes, while Lancaster House could be his sole representative in the Qatar Lennox Stakes on the same afternoon.
O'Brien said: "Battleground seems to be well since Ascot. We were delighted with him in the Chesham – he'd only had one run beforehand, and we were a little bit worried about that, but Ryan (Moore) was very happy with him, and he seems to have come out of it very well."
The main supporting race to the Sussex on Wednesday is the Markel Insurance Molecomb Stakes, in which Chief Little Hawk has been pencilled in to run for the all-conquering team.
On Thursday, Magic Wand is considered a "very possible" runner in the Qatar Nassau Stakes – while Admiral Nelson could take up his Qatar Richmond Stakes entry, and Mogul is set for the John Pearce Racing Gordon Stakes.


THE new fall television season is underway, the Super Bowl is coming, it's 2007 and Hawaii still doesn't have all its network affiliates or their shows available in high definition.
Why doesn't KHON's Fox prime time programming look as good as it could?
PBS Hawaii is MIA in HD because ...?
And, whither KGMB, carrier of the Feb. 4 Super Bowl XLI?
Local network affiliate stations do transmit their networks' HD programming over the air, for free.
But at issue is the large percentage of Hawaii's population that relies on Oceanic Time Warner Cable, to whom they pay subscription fees, to receive television of any kind.
KHON, KITV (ABC) and KHNL (NBC) have channels in Oceanic Time Warner Cable's high-definition channel package. The networks' HD programming is aired on those channels, but with one exception, locally produced shows are in standard definition.
High-definition television is not cheap for anyone, from consumer to network-level broadcaster or anyone else along the way.
Networks spend mounds of moola to create programs in HD, which take up a lot of expensive bandwidth to send around to affiliates.
Many of those affiliates don't have equipment that will record network shows in true HD for playback during prime time, so they record shows on standard definition equipment and use upconverters to send the shows out at the best possible resolution -- but not true HD.
Then we get to your house, where your uber-expensive HDTV can receive HD signals over the air, or, via additional equipment provided by a multichannel distributor, such as a cable company or satellite television service.
That, of course, costs extra money too.
"Any of our sports shows, aired live that are from the network, those are in full HD," said Joe McNamara, president and general manager of KHON-TV, Hawaii's Fox affiliate.
"We have the only locally produced HD show ... "In Tune," which airs Sundays at 6:30 and 10:30 (p.m.)," he said.
When it comes to prime time shows such as "24," "American Idol," and "House," "they're in a reduced HD format at this time and we're working with the network on a solution. It's how they provide it to us," he said.
Another possible fix could come from the supplier of KHON servers that receive and send out the shows. The company is considering using KHON as a beta-testing site for software that will adjust the way the shows are received and sent, he said.
"We'd be able to do it right away ... I don't see any loss," said McNamara.
PBS Hawaii, or KHET-TV, for us analog TV dinosaurs, receives four to six hours of true HD programming each week from PBS national, said Steve Komori, vice president of content delivery.
For over-the-air HD viewers, PBS Hawaii is also multicasting, or sending out more than one program stream: KHET as well as a second channel, Create, which carries do-it-yourself type shows.
It is those two channels that hope to find homes alongside other broadcast brethren in Oceanic's Ch. 80- and 90-tier as well as in its HD tier of Channels in the 900-range. Oceanic currently offers 16 channels in its $6.95 a month HD package.
Former PBS Hawaii CEO Mike McCartney and Oceanic President Nate Smith have "reached an accord," Smith said yesterday.
McCartney is now head of the state Democratic Party but still serves PBS Hawaii as a consultant. Getting PBS additional channels on Oceanic was something the station asked him to continue working on, said Karen Yamamoto, chief financial officer and interim CEO.
"We agreed to all the issues. Now it's just the technical side, putting it in writing. I think we're close and I'm pleased that it will go forward," she said. There is no set deadline, but all involved are hoping it will be ASAP, she said.
As for an HD airing of that upcoming annual broadcast showcase of expensive advertising, er, football game in So-Fla, hope springs eternal.
"Nate and I are having serious discussions to see if we can't make it happen," said Rick Blangiardi, senior vice president and general manager of KGMB-TV, Hawaii's CBS affiliate.
The sticking point is, "we have parent companies that have a different view of the world ... but at the end of the day we are trying to come up with a win-win situation."
Smith is looking at an agreement beyond a one-time broadcast of a football game.
"Rick and I are definitely not at loggerheads. We are definitely trying to find a path that can appease both of our (corporate) masters" and the viewers.


Minnesota OSHA To Investigate Officer's DeathThe Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a conservation officer on a Pine County lake last weekend.
Yet Another Grand Canyon Visitor Dies In Fall From RimAnother visitor to Grand Canyon National Park has died after falling over the edge of the South Rim, authorities said Tuesday.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — School officials at Moorhead High School say classes are dismissed due to a sewage backup Monday.
All classes were dismissed at 1 p.m. and all after-school and evening classes, including the Accuplacer exam and orchestra concerts, are canceled.
Buses are running their regular routes and officials say they anticipate elementary buses could leave school 5 to 15 minutes late due to the change for high school bus routes.
Horizon bus routes are expected to run on time.


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Illegal Immigrants and Federal Income Taxes
Agresti, J. D. (2016, November 7). Illegal Immigrants and Federal Income Taxes. Retrieved from https://www.justfactsdaily.com/illegal-immigrants-and-federal-income-taxes
Agresti, James D. "Illegal Immigrants and Federal Income Taxes." Just Facts. 7 November 2016. Web. 20 January 2021.<https://www.justfactsdaily.com/illegal-immigrants-and-federal-income-taxes>.
James D. Agresti, "Illegal Immigrants and Federal Income Taxes." Just Facts. November 7, 2016. https://www.justfactsdaily.com/illegal-immigrants-and-federal-income-taxes.
Agresti, James D. "Illegal Immigrants and Federal Income Taxes." Just Facts. November 7, 2016. https://www.justfactsdaily.com/illegal-immigrants-and-federal-income-taxes.
By James D. Agresti
In the last presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, Clinton said that "half of all" illegal immigrants in the U.S. "actually pay federal income tax." PolitiFact, a Pulitzer Prize-winning fact check organization, investigated Clinton's claim and reported: "While there is no official figure, experts estimate that about half of all undocumented workers pay federal income taxes, if not more."
In reality, the polar opposite is true. Federal government data shows that while roughly half of illegal immigrants file federal tax returns, the vast majority of them don't pay any federal income taxes. Instead, they use these returns to claim refundable tax credits, which are a form of cash welfare. In other words, illegal immigrants mainly use the federal income tax code to collect money from U.S. citizens.
Reliable Data on Illegal Immigrants Is Scarce
Federal law generally prohibits illegal immigrants from earning income in the U.S., but many of them do so by working for cash and by fraudulently using Social Security numbers. A 2013 report by the Social Security Administration notes that illegal immigrants get Social Security numbers by using counterfeit birth certificates, usurping other people's numbers, and reusing numbers that they received to work temporarily in the U.S.
Because illegal immigration is often covert, reliable data on it is scarce. In the words of the Congressional Budget Office, figures for the number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. "are subject to considerable uncertainty." This applies to most data on illegal immigration, but various federal agencies have produced estimates that shed degrees of light on these issues.
Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers
One of the most reliable sources of data concerning the federal income taxes of illegal immigrants comes from an IRS program that gives them "Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers" or ITINs. These numbers are "issued regardless of an individual's immigration status," and they allow illegal immigrants and foreign investors to file tax returns without a Social Security number.
Obtaining an ITIN also allows illegal immigrants to claim the federal Child Tax Credit, which can provide them with a cash benefit of up to $1,000 per child per year. According to the latest IRS data, 72% of all tax returns filed with ITINs in 2010 claimed child tax credits to receive cash payments from the federal government.
It is important to note that illegal immigrants likely received higher child tax credits in 2010 than in other years. This is because the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("Obama stimulus") enabled more people to claim child tax credits or to claim greater amounts in 2010. Furthermore, the U.S. was still in the early stages of recovering from the Great Recession, and incomes were down. Since child tax credits generally increase as income falls, these payments should have been higher in 2010 than most other years.
Nonetheless, the contrast between tax returns filed with and without ITINs in 2010 is enlightening. As documented above, 72% of ITIN filers paid no income tax and received cash payments through child tax credits. In comparison, only 14% of people who filed regular tax returns (with a Social Security number instead of an ITIN) paid no income tax and received these payments.
The monetary totals of ITIN returns are also instructive. In 2010, ITIN filers paid a total of $0.9 billion in income taxes and received cash payments of $4.9 billion. In other words, ITIN filers received 5.4 times more cash than they paid in income taxes. Most of this cash—$4.0 billion of it—came through child tax credits. Since these figures include foreign investors who are not eligible for child tax credits, it is possible that little-to-none of the taxes paid came from illegal immigrants.
PolitiFact claimed that illegal immigrants use ITINs to "pay income taxes," but the truth of the matter is that illegal immigrants mainly use ITINs to get cash from U.S. taxpayers. As explained by the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service, the federal tax code has provisions "designed to assist low income populations," and the "IRS no longer is just a revenue collection agency but is also a benefits administrator."
In 2013 and 2015, a number of Republican congressman cosponsored bills that would restrict illegal immigrants from obtaining refundable child tax credits. However, Congress did not vote on either of these bills.
Fraudulent Social Security Numbers
It is difficult to determine the income taxes of illegal immigrants who file tax returns by fraudulently using Social Security numbers. This is because their tax returns are indistinguishable from U.S. citizens and foreigners who legally work in the United States.
However, federal data on the incomes of non-citizen immigrants and the tax rates of people with different incomes suggest that few illegal immigrants pay federal income taxes.
A 2013 report by the Congressional Budget Office estimated that the median cash income of male non-citizen immigrant workers was 43% below male workers who were born the USA. The comparable figure for females was 41%. This is significant, because people with low incomes generally pay negative federal income taxes, which is another way of saying that they receive welfare payments by filing tax returns.
One of the primary reasons why illegal immigrants have much lower incomes than U.S. citizens is that they have much lower levels of education, which is highly correlated to earnings. In 2012, 7% of people aged 25 to 64 who were born in the U.S. did not have a high school diploma or GED. The comparable rate for U.S. residents born in other countries was 27%, and the rate for U.S. residents born in Mexico and Central America was 54%. In 2011, 73% of all illegal immigrants were from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras.
Each year, the Congressional Budget Office calculates the average incomes and federal tax rates of U.S. households by income group. According to the latest data, in 2013:
the lowest-income households (the bottom 20%) had an average income of about $25,000 and paid an average federal income tax rate of –7.2%.
the second-lowest 20% had income of about $47,000 and paid a federal income tax rate of –1.2%.
the middle 20% had income of about $70,000 and paid a federal income tax rate of 2.6%.
Given the above estimates on earnings, incomes, and federal income tax rates, most illegal immigrants who file a tax return with a Social Security number are probably paying no federal income taxes and receiving cash payments from the IRS.
In comparison to illegal immigrants who file taxes using ITINs, illegal immigrants who file with fraudulent Social Security numbers have more opportunity to earn income. This is because a Social Security number allows them to get jobs with employers who will not knowingly break the law by paying them under the table. Such added income would increase their taxes and reduce their eligibility for child tax credits. However, fraudulent Social Security numbers would also allow them to receive eight other refundable tax credits. These tax credits would reduce their taxes and give them more cash welfare.
Another benefit that illegal immigrants obtain through fraudulent Social Security numbers is the ability to vote. This is because a Social Security number is a common requirement for voter registration. A 2013 report by the U.S. Social Security Administration estimated that 3.1 million illegal immigrants were working with fraudulent Social Security numbers in 2010. This lends credence to the hotly debated findings of a 2014 paper in the journal Electoral Studies, which estimated that 1.2 million noncitizens voted in the 2008 federal elections.
Other Taxes and Benefits
Clinton raised the point about illegal immigrants and federal income taxes to draw a contrast with Trump. Due to a $916 million loss that Trump claimed on his 1995 tax return, it is likely that he has paid little-to-no federal income taxes since then.
However, as Trump pointed out, he pays other types of federal taxes. The same is true of illegal immigrants. Beyond federal income taxes, most U.S. residents in all income groups bear the burden of federal social insurance taxes, federal excise taxes, and federal corporate income taxes.
On a net basis, however, most low-income households pay much less in federal taxes than they receive in government benefits. Although the law prohibits illegal immigrants from receiving most federal benefits, there is no effective enforcement mechanism to prevent those who use fraudulent Social Security numbers from getting these benefits. Also, beyond child tax credits, illegal immigrants are legally eligible for:
free public educations.
free school lunches and school breakfasts.
free emergency room healthcare and childbirths.
automatic citizenship for any of their children born in the U.S., which entitles the children to a host of other benefits, such as food stamps, housing subsidies, utility subsidies, cash assistance, and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
PolitiFact's Nonsense
Rough estimates in the federal reports cited above suggest that roughly half of illegal immigrants file federal tax returns. According to these reports, in 2010:
3.0 million federal tax returns with ITINs were filed by illegal immigrants and foreign investors.
3.1 million illegal immigrants filed federal taxes with fraudulent Social Security numbers.
11.6 million illegal immigrants lived in the U.S.
Adding 3.0 million to 3.1 million and dividing this by 11.6 million comes to about 50%. However, the federal data above also shows that very few illegal immigrants "actually pay federal income tax," as Clinton claimed. Instead, they file tax returns to obtain cash welfare payments.
PolitiFact's failure to differentiate between filing federal tax returns and paying federal income taxes adds to its series of misleading reports that support partisan political narratives.
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Freddie Clayton
Ignorant and dishonest people will believe anything if it appears to support their prejudiced views. This is just one of scores of areas. Thanks for the facts. Can't wait to see a dishonest defender of the lies to attempt to explain. I will not hold my breath.
I'm curious as to who got the ball rolling on this conveniently timed 'study'? Could the name Clinton be in there somewhere?
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This is misleading information. >> from former tax official
No its not its the truth as a person in payroll see it all the time
Linda Vining
So, we should believe a site with no credibility over Pullitizer Prize winning Politifact?! Hardly?! Your facts are not facts, and you contradict your claims multiple times throughout this "article". As a former IRS employee, I can assure you that you have many fa tual errors as well as misinterpretation of data.
James D. Agresti
No credibility? http://www.justfacts.com/aboutus.asp#serving
Your claims have no basis in reality, which may be why you present no evidence to support them. Also, PolitiFact, has repeatedly misinformed its readers: https://www.justfactsdaily.com/?s=PolitiFact&submit=Search
Well there is another way! Your W-4 you just wright 9 than no taxes come out of your paycheck at all. Because if they did than the IRS would know who you are and how to find you and deport you
BA Webster
Noticed some possible typos. Politifact reported that ITIN filers paid 9 billion in taxes in 2014. You reported the number as 0.9 billion. Meaning that ITIN would generate revenue, opposite of your claim. Decimal error on your part?
Later in the article you cite 3.1 million undocumented workers using a fraudulent SSN. In the SSA report you link to the administration's estimate is actually 1.8 million. I don't think anyone is pro illegal immigration and it's impossible to know exact numbers, but these erroneous numbers appear to be misleading and may throw off some of your calculations and conclusions
Per page 20 of the IRS Inspector General report on ITINs, the "Total Tax" paid by ITIN filers in 2010 was "$870.07 M." In other words, $0.9 billion. I don't know the ultimate source of the $9 billion figure you quoted.
Likewise, the figure of 3.1 million illegal immigrants using a fraudulent SSN is correct. Per the Social Security Administration report, "we estimate that there are about 3.1 million unauthorized immigrants working and paying Social Security taxes in 2010." The 1.8 million figure you cited applies only to cases where there is a "mismatch between name and SSN." This does not include illegal immigrants who obtained "SSNs with fraudulent identification" or those who initially obtained a legitimate number but overstayed their work visas and are using a legally expired number.
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this pussy looks tasty!
paleblue on March 23, 2008 at 10:34 am said:
I'm guessing that Giles will be along in a minute to talk about the manocentric maleocracy, but in the meantime: this woman is pretty hot.
Al on March 23, 2008 at 10:54 am said:
Geez! Do some crunches :P
squiggles on March 23, 2008 at 11:06 am said:
#4 You can't be serious. She's gorgeous!
Or #5 rather. I agree with #4 (and 3)
Scarlete on March 23, 2008 at 1:06 pm said:
Oh, yes, totally amazing. I really like the concept on the back.
Marc on March 23, 2008 at 1:56 pm said:
When I saw Easter defiled so gratuitously I knew I had to act. But how? So I asked myself, "What would Jesus do?" And then I knew the answer: masturbation.
JP on March 23, 2008 at 2:10 pm said:
I like the yerba mate cup sitting there.
luckylisp on March 23, 2008 at 3:11 pm said:
Not to sound overtly sexist right now but matè and beautiful women sound like the best thing to have on Easter.
anabot on March 23, 2008 at 3:13 pm said:
if she did more crunches, she would lose those fantastic breasts, and this would be a fucking tragedy, and then i would have to kick you.
genghistron on March 23, 2008 at 3:34 pm said:
mate i wud plough her so bad lol
Dookie on March 23, 2008 at 4:28 pm said:
I Second every word of that Paleblue! Lmao :P
Killaya on March 23, 2008 at 4:33 pm said:
Wheee-oo, Thank you, modblog, once more! :D
demoiselle on March 23, 2008 at 4:38 pm said:
In before Giles!
Man, she's beautiful.
xoindigo on March 23, 2008 at 4:38 pm said:
As funny of an idea as this is, I wouldn't think most people could live with that as a tattoo. And just in personal opinion, if I was going to tattoo "love and fuck me" on my body permanently, I would have picked a more classic font.
zombie z on March 23, 2008 at 4:49 pm said:
Al, go fuck yourself. Perhaps I should forgive you considering you've probably never seen a real woman naked (porn doesn't count)…but, well, I don't consider this a holiday so forgiveness isn't a big thing for me.
Zar on March 23, 2008 at 5:21 pm said:
anabot: crunches target the abdominal area. are you familiar with the female anatomy? breasts are not located on the abdomen.
Ri on March 23, 2008 at 5:46 pm said:
I gotta echo #12. I think she's got a gorgeous body.
silvereden on March 23, 2008 at 6:01 pm said:
crunches? CRUNCHES? good god, what are you thinking? she is one delicious looking woman, and i certainly have to second anabot's comment.
seriously though, yummy nakedness aside, she's gorgeous. i am loving the bow/lock tattoo.
TOflat on March 23, 2008 at 6:03 pm said:
Well. If she has it tattood on her who am I to say no?
ispeakbraille on March 23, 2008 at 8:12 pm said:
i believe al was saying she was doing sum weird crunches?
but im not him i could be wrong.
ill on March 23, 2008 at 8:37 pm said:
fo real that body looks all kinds of baggy and gross, flab flab flab, that is some tired used up ass makes me want to vomit, lets get some tight young punanie in here yo
Michelle the robot on March 23, 2008 at 9:00 pm said:
Why on earth would she need to do crunches? I consider her in pretty good shape. I would take her over a girl built like a 12 year old boy any day.
SpeedoApe on March 23, 2008 at 9:15 pm said:
Perfect. she is PERFECT.
katy prost on March 23, 2008 at 10:23 pm said:
#20 any exercises that make women loose wait, they'll loose wait from their breasts and butts usually first as thats where the most 'excess' fat is located, as horrible as that is. :( boo. gorgeous tits :P
Snap Dragon on March 23, 2008 at 10:25 pm said:
Looks like she likes drinking MATE as well!
Yay I like her !
Manzin on March 23, 2008 at 10:30 pm said:
That first shot was the best of all. Particularly liking the color of the ink and yes, the mate. Betty looks a bit horrified, ahaha.
benedict on March 23, 2008 at 10:32 pm said:
BACK TATTOOs NICe
Ward. on March 23, 2008 at 10:52 pm said:
Boobies :D
anabot on March 23, 2008 at 11:56 pm said:
it's funny that you don't know how weight loss through exercise works, so i'll break it down for you. you cannot "tone" a certain area by exercising, because you cannot tone fat, only muscle, and exercising that only makes it bigger and better defined, although you can lose fat at the same rate as you replace it with larger muscle, which works well for firming limbs but not so much breasts, unless you develop HUGE pecs (i'm working on this one). in order to lose a belly, you have to lose the fat that makes up that belly by burning more calories than you take in (through a combination of more exercise/less calories) and you lose it pretty equally from all parts of your body. that means if you lose an inch from your waist, you lose an inch from your bust and butt as well. proportions are pretty much in the hands of god or genetics. it would be nice if crunches were magical, but don't get your hopes up.
the more you know!
MisMatch on March 24, 2008 at 12:08 am said:
as a photog, I am offended by the awful choice of a set. This looks like some county clinic waiting room. I think in a better setting the whole thing would seem less tacky. The tat, though well done, is not to my taste. I can appreciate a beautiful girl, but awkward posing on office furniture?!
curiousgirl on March 24, 2008 at 12:40 am said:
isnt that a bdsm ref…esp with the collar and slave bracelets?
b on March 24, 2008 at 12:53 am said:
Well, she's going to have an awfully fun time explaining the tattoos to her children if she ever has any.
People need to stop being so goddamn stupid.
And the piercings looks so painful! Ouchie!
Allahkat on March 24, 2008 at 6:33 am said:
b: Of course, we forgot to think of the chillllllldren! Even if they are just potential at this point.
Go shit in your hat.
Al on March 24, 2008 at 7:18 am said:
this is for zombie z
I often wonder what happened? why did the rest of the world lose its sense of humor?
Ohhh well not my problem :)
Angela on March 24, 2008 at 7:22 am said:
woh
She´s drinking Mate!
Bambi on March 24, 2008 at 7:49 am said:
Shit I'd wreck her box… #36 Are you fucking serious? Why is it always about the God-damned kids??? I fucking hate kids
'cause all they do is cause bloody censorship on everything that makes life fun like swearing, drinking, getting peircings and obscene tattoos. I'm sure she'd explain it to her children in a very honest way.
As for people saying she needs to tone up her body. She's got a fucking HOT body. Just 'cause she isn't toned like a swimsuit model doesn't mean shit, at least she's got a figure. "Do some crunches" Thats the fucking media talking through your conformist mouth right there.
END RANT.
Giles on March 24, 2008 at 8:21 am said:
Yawn….NEXT.
"this pussy looks tasty!", "mate i wud plough her so bad lol", "she is one delicious looking woman,","woh She´s drinking Mate!"."Shit I'd wreck her box…".
Seriously you bunch of idiots really need to do some serious growing up.
Not only are you the lowest form of sick sexist scum but you truly do paint the community as being immature misogynist trash. The BodyMod female community deserve better than to have you all reducing them to your own wank-fodder,
Shannon you are also to blame.
This place used to carry the best examples of body modification from around the world. Now it is simply an excuse to post soft porn pics that just happen to have a fairly standard tat or piercing, animal abuse photos and racist hate language on immature girls' lips. Couple it with childish tats of Santa with an erection (ooh how shocking) and you are left with a shadow of what ModBlog once was.
Ask yourself Shannon whether you are truly representing the best of the world's body modification ?
Shean5150 on March 24, 2008 at 9:17 am said:
Way to take a stand giles :rolleyes:
Indebted on March 24, 2008 at 9:27 am said:
Giles, what you think about Modblog is your prerogative. But calling people sick, sexist scum because they're reacting to a woman who is posed naked with her legs open next to fetish magazines? Don't you get think that maybe that was part of the point of the photos? Some people love to be looked at, wanked over, wanked on etc… Personally I have been enjoying seeing the sex put back into mods in posts like these.
Giles on March 24, 2008 at 10:03 am said:
>>Personally I have been enjoying seeing the sex put back into mods in posts like these.
I have found the sex in these photos to be lacking any genuine imagination, same with the comments.
Indebted on March 24, 2008 at 10:35 am said:
Yahbby on March 24, 2008 at 10:42 am said:
I feel so lame for pointing this out, but I love her shoes. (: Beautiful woman, end of story.
botoxdookie on March 24, 2008 at 11:22 am said:
shuuuuut uppppp giles….noooobody wants to HEAR IT!
splatterhouse on March 24, 2008 at 12:23 pm said:
lol, Giles. She's posing in a very sexually suggestive manner with obviously sexual tattoos – I do believe this one is QUITE all right with being admired as a sexual creature. Does that make her nothing but? No, of course not. No one even thinks that aside from yourself and a handful of fucking backwards idiots. I think you need to get laid, dude.
And crunches? Really? Christ, god forbid a woman not look emaciated. Not everyone has a bodytype that looks constantly ripped – she could be incredibly strong and well-muscled but with a genetic predisposition towards having a layer of fat under her skin.
Celeste_Tial on March 24, 2008 at 1:43 pm said:
Anyone have an idea on the nipple jewelry? Are those microdermals placed to rest on-top of her nipples? It looks gorgeous from here.
Miguel Young on March 24, 2008 at 2:00 pm said:
uhm… people taking themselves to seriously is always funny to watch, but never funny to have nearby
LETS SAVE THE POOR GIRL WHO SPREAD THEIR LEGS AND UPLOADED HER PHOTOS, SAVE HER FROM HERSELF, SAVE HER FROM THIS SOCIETY THAT BRAINWASHED HER TO BE AN ATTENTION SEEKER, WHO TEACHED HER THAT SHE SHOULD BE PROUD TO BE AN OBJECT, THAT MADE HER A VICTIM OF HER OWN NEED FOR AFFECTION, and so on, ad nauseum…
next step is to kidnap and send her to a Rehabilitation Farm, full of children of the earth, ludits and militant vegans, so she can learn to love herself again. Oh, wait, they like to walk butt naked, so it wont do…
teee heee :D
cat on March 24, 2008 at 2:52 pm said:
all i noticed was the mate.
Meredith on March 24, 2008 at 3:32 pm said:
Giles, go start your own damn blog.
Bambi on March 24, 2008 at 5:05 pm said:
Haha Giles, I'm guessing from the "Lowest form of sick, sexist scum" comment your assuming I'm a guy??? I'm a female thank you very much so I don't think it's particularly sexist to think a gorgeous girl posing in naked is sexually exciting. I'd call myself "crude" maybe but definately not sick sexist scum…
Wilde on March 24, 2008 at 8:50 pm said:
54: You certainly don't have to be male to be sexist.
katia on March 24, 2008 at 9:09 pm said:
pretty sure these pictures weren't taken with the intention of them being subtley innocent or anything…don't know what the big deal is about making vulgar comments about photos that were MEANT to be vulgar and provocative.
and it's not being sexist or sick by saying dirty things, what, you never talk dirty when you're fucking?
*eyeroll*
SM-G on March 25, 2008 at 12:29 am said:
Giles: Face it, sex isn't really all that imaginitive. Nearly every permutation that can be conceived of has been done before, documented, and probably has at least one fetish web site devoted to it somewhere, as well as publications and DVDs. Erotic photography, by its nature, is going to be repetetive in the way it depicts sexuality. Try looking at some of the really old porn photos from the late 1800s; they show pretty much the same things that you'll find in any porn site now. …Only the people had to hold the positions for a lot longer for the photo to be taken. (Thank Dog for advances in film and digital technology!)
The woman in the photos at the very least posed for the photos, and probably consented for them to be sent to BME with the knowledge that they would be posted. If you don't believe that people have the right to make choices over their own bodies and sexuality, influenced by 'the media' or not, then why are you even here?
cardboardfrog on March 25, 2008 at 11:17 am said:
theres one lucky dominant out there :P
Nice photos, cool tattoos and nice piercings
pretty girlie too
Zasmarkana on March 25, 2008 at 1:39 pm said:
I'm a big fan of her outer labias too (if I see it right: she have three and I have only two labias; damn!)
But all in all I'm even bigger fan of yerba mate on first picture ;)
graelston on March 25, 2008 at 6:15 pm said:
Miguel Young -
yeah, we'll "teached" her alright!
Anamorphic on March 26, 2008 at 6:48 am said:
Shannon, you need to run your posts by Giles before publishing them. He obviously has superior intellect and taste. His use of long words and critical prose shows just how clever he is. ALL HAIL GILES! SUPREME MASTER OF THE MODIFICATION SCENE!
Brittany on March 26, 2008 at 1:37 pm said:
(Not only are you the lowest form of sick sexist scum but you truly do paint the community as being immature misogynist trash. The BodyMod female community deserve better than to have you all reducing them to your own wank-fodder)
I agree, but still, anyone who sends in pictures with their legs spread obviously wants that attention. What would she expect?
Shannon on March 26, 2008 at 1:44 pm said:
Giles – (1) I've never made the claim that Modblog represents the "best". I've claimed that it features what strikes me as interesting in one way or another that particular day, or that I think others will appreciate. And I know that a lot of people happen to like "soft core porn" as you put it.
(2) You're way out of line telling women how they can present themselves. It's not as if I'm paying them for a shoot or otherwise subjugating them. This is their decision 100%, and they are choosing how to present themselves in these pictures — it's not your place to tell them that you, as a man, know better how they should present themselves as women than they do.
It's just the same old problem of men trying to control women, just in a different flavor.
Lara on March 26, 2008 at 5:06 pm said:
I like the tatooes she got but I'm not fond of the piercings she got on her pussy…
Y DALE!!!! TOMAMOS UNOS MATECITOS CHE!! <3
Krista on March 26, 2008 at 10:32 pm said:
35: Why yes, yes it is.
36: Go sit on something sharp. Your tiny brain cannot wrap around the fact that this young woman has made a commitment far, far more serious than mere tattoos. And that lack of understanding would be whose problem? Oh, yes, I do believe it would be yours.
Rachael on April 10, 2008 at 3:10 pm said:
wow. reading the comment conversations going on is rather interesting. this is a beautiful mod, with great meaning behind it. she made a commitment to someone; a commitment that she tends to keep by the look of the PERMANENT body modification she had done. most likely at the behest of her (dom/master) man. i'd also like to thank shannon for pointing out to giles that he needs to shut his face when talking about the way women present themselves to society. when a woman takes pictures of herself naked and splayed in an office chair, it's hard to believe that she'd be offended by someone putting her photo in their "wank bank". that's most likely the purpose of the photos. let her get naughty. giles: let your hair down a little. wank once or twice a day. might make you feel a little better.
BluEyez on May 24, 2008 at 1:50 am said:
Everyone of you – sincerely amuse me- very witty and opinionated and so many vast differences in intelligence.
I can't say it enough – I love this site.
I just found it tonight and – it was well worth the time.
#66 – Right the hell on ~


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Anzac 2018 BCC Honours The past
By Road Sub-Committee - April 23 2018
Anzac Day 2018.
Recently we have been honouring a past Member or Local Cyclist as part of our Anzac Cup Race. This was a proud initiative started by past President Mark Windsor, and a somber reminder of the history within the Bathurst Cycling Club and local cycling community.
2018 will be know as The 2018 Robert Henry Harris Anzac Trophy.
Robert Henry Harris, O'Connell. (1889-1965).
55th Battalion – World War 1
Prior to World War 1 there was a number of Cycling Clubs in the Bathurst Region, including a successful club at O'Connell which the Harris Family where major contributors. World War 1 would severely impact the family with siblings Cecil, Jack and Robert Henry Harris all enlisting for battle.
In 2018 the Bathurst Cycling Community honors Robert Henry Harris at the Anzac Trophy Race. The O'Connell cyclist served in the 55th Battalion (14th Brigade of the 5th Australian Division) at the infamous Fromelles, which although he was seriously wounded, he amazingly survived only to rejoin his battalion at Polygon Wood and then around Villers Brettoneux area which will be recognised this year in France with a very high profile 100 year Anniversary, which Bathurst Cycling Club member Neville Krahe will attend.
Robert Henry Harris's Grandson, is Bathurst Cycling Club Member Peter Wilson and in 2018 the Bathurst Cycling Community will pause to remember, and thanks, another member of our local cycling family for his brave action in World War 1 in the 2018 Robert Henry Harris Anzac Trophy.
Here is Pete's story of his Grandfather - worth reading giving the opening of the new War Memorial --
Also See the link to Race History at the bottom ----
The Following has been provided by Robert Harris's Grandson current Bathurst Club Member and Representative at last years Albi Worlds, Peter Wilson.
Robert Henry Harris born O'Connell (1889-1965)
Robert Henry Harris was born with a club foot in 1889 and was one of five children raised on the family farm just south of O'Connell. He was one of five children all of whom went to the local school. They learnt farming skills and when they were teenagers and became wool classers and shearers. Travel up until that time had been by foot or pony but in the mid 1890s, the Freedom machine, 'the Roadster' with one gear and pneumatic tyres became available, affordable and popular.
O'Connell at that time was where the main road from Sydney, Cox's Rd, crossed the Fish River and as such was a substantial settlement. It was the only entrance into Bathurst. The town had a cycle club which hosted weekly road race events, large invitational challenges as well as regular velodrome races on a cinder track on the Mutton Falls Rd.
Robert Harris and his young brother Jack were two of the outstanding riders in the district and shared the club honours in 1909. After that time they were often away shearing (travelling on their bikes to the western sheep stations) and didn't feature after that.
In 1915 the Coo-ee march went through Bathurst enroute to Sydney and three of the Harris brothers went in to enlist, seeking the adventure and glory as promised in all the hype. Cecil and Jack Harris were readily enlisted but Robert was rejected because of his club foot. He was very upset and within three months was back at the recruitment officer's door to try again. He was again rejected.
So determined was he to join his brothers, he waited six months and went to Lithgow and enlisted there without disclosing he had a foot problem.
After initial training in Sydney at Victoria Barracks, he landed in Cairo in early 1916 and the 55 th Battalion was raised which consisted half Gallipoli veterans(which ended in December 1915 during which his young brother Jack was killed) and the other half, fresh recruits of whom Robert was one. The 55th Battalion was predominantly men from NSW which became part of the 14th Brigade of the 5th Australian Division.
Arriving in Marseille in June 1916 then by train to Amiens, the battalion entered the frontline trenches for the first time on July 12 at its first major battle at Fromelles a week later. 5533 Australian soldiers were lost in that disastrous battle in which Robert was shot in the stomach and evacuated to Calais and spent nine months recuperating from his wound.
He re-joined his unit in March 1917 and was sent to sniping school. Later that year the Australian Infantry Forces operations switched to Ypres in Belgium. The 55th's major battle here was at Polygon Wood on Sept 26. Robert was shot again, this time in the leg but re-joined his unit in October.
A major German offensive was expected in early 1918 on the Western Front which came in March. Acting under the new commander, Major John Monash, the 14th Brigade took up positions around Villers Brettoneux and held these even after the village fell, threatening their flanks.
The Allied tactics and persistence paid off and they launched their own offensive in August 1918, capturing Peronne. Robert was shot in the jaw this time and evacuated to England due to the severity of the injury. He later underwent plastic surgery in Birmingham. His battalion fought the last major battle of the war, the Battle of Mont St Quentin Canal between 29 Sept-2 Oct 1918.
His battalion was resting out of the line when the Armistice was declared on November 11, 1918 although Robert was still in hospital until he returned to Australia in February of 1919. On the voyage back, he contracted the Spanish Flu and was disembarked in Egypt and left for dead in a hospital in Alexandria. He survived and five months later, discharged fron the AIF and back in Bathurst. His family thought he was 'missing in action, presumed dead' since their many
letters had received no response.
He was given a hero's welcome on his return to O'Connell. Four months later he married his childhood sweetheart Linda Purdon, also from O'Connell. They had six children, the second oldest of whom was my mother.
Robert went on to re-train on the railways and for several years worked as Ben Chifley's fireman. He became an engineman and retired in 1955. He was a great bushman, storyteller, vegetable gardener, beekeeper-he never said one word about the war.
He managed to get all the excitement and adventure that was promised-plus whole lot more! He was one of the lucky ones!
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Trøllanes er en færøsk bondebygd, som overvejende lever af landbrug, på det nordøstlige Kalsoy. Bygden var indtil 2005 en del af Mikladalur kommune. 1. januar 2005 blev Mikladalur kommune lagt sammen med Klaksvík kommune.
Trøllanes var, indtil den nye 2248 meter lange tunnel fra Mikladalur blev åbnet for trafik i 1985, isoleret, da den var vanskeligt tilgængelig både fra land og fra havet.

Fra bygden kan man gå ud til den nordlige spids af Kalsoy. Her ligger der et fyr, og herfra har man en enestående udsigt til Kunoy med Kunoyarnakkur og videre til Viðoy med Kap Enniberg. I nærheden af fyret ved Kalvík befinder der sig en af Færøernes største kolonier af Rider: Se Ride (fugl) og Færøernes fugle

Fjeldet Nestindur (787 m.) syd for Trøllanes er Kaloys højeste punkt.

Bilfærgen "Sam" sejler fra Klaksvík til Syðradalur flere gange daglig, hvorfra der er busforbindelse til Trøllanes.

I Trøllanes laver man stadig den gamle færøske fårekød specialitet "Garnatálg". Tarmfedtet formes til en stor oval klump, som lufttørres. Den færdige Garnatálg skæres i skiver, steges på en pande og spises som tilbehør til restfisk. (lufttørret fisk)

Sagn
Et sagn fortæller at Trøllanes hedder således fordi bygden hvert år til Helligtrekongersdag (6. januar) blev invaderet af trolde. Det var så galt, at indbyggerne tog til Mikladalur mens det stod på.

En gang blev en gammel kone tilbage i bygden, for hun var for svag til at kunne klare turen til Mikladalur. Hun gemte sig under et bord mod aftenen da troldene kom væltende. De begyndte straks at synge og danse og larme, og konen blev til sidst så bange at hun udbrød 'Jesus se nåde i mig'. Da troldene hørte navnet "Jesus", som de jo hader, blev de forskrækkede og løb skrigende deres vej. Siden har man ikke set trolde i Trøllanes.

Historie
Trøllanes er første gang nævnt i 1584. Der var kun to gårde i bygden. I det 18. hundrede var der fire bosteder, og i det 20. århundrede fem bosteder.

 1686 – Den 23. juli overfalder 8 sørøvere bevæbnet med med geværer og stikvåben den ellers vanskelig tilgængelige bygd. Sørøverne stjal talg, vadmel og andet tøj. Skibet var en slup af en type som hollandske og engelske fiskere brugte i denne tidsperiode. Hændelsen er noteret i de færøske tingbøger
 1842 – Mikladalur, der er forpligtet til at stille 4 mand til Trøllanes` 8-mandsfarer, søger forgæves at slippe fri for denne forpligtelse
 1942 – 8 mand fra den af tyskerne sænkede skonnert "Polarbjørn" af Vágur ankommer til Trøllanes efter 53 timers roning
 1983 – I december indsætter Lagtinget helikopteren "Snipan" til bl.a. Trøllanes. Rutebåden "Barsskor" kan ofte i dårligt vejr ikke anløbe landingspladsen
 1985 – Den 2248 m. lange tunnel mellem Mikladalur og Trøllanes åbnes for færdsel

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Because of the steel tube is closely connected with human life and production activities, production technology of Small Diameter Alloy Steel Oil Casing Pipe industry has developed rapidly, not only bring forth the fresh and, oil steel pipe production in iron and steel industry occupies an irreplaceable position.
Our country has become the world's oil steel pipe first exporter. Affected by the financial crisis and the European and American countries such as anti-dumping policy influence, in 2009, exports have been in the doldrums, but as the world economy and oil steel pipe warmed up further adjustment of product structure, as well as to the southeast Asia, the Middle East, South America, the development of the market, exports rebounded sharply in 2016, believes the solidarity of the oil steel pipe industry, coordination and self-discipline will increase benefits for the export of China's steel industry, the market further, at the same time, import and export price difference will be narrowed.


The Georgetown Hoyas are trying something different for their upcoming basketball game against the St. John's Red Storm by returning to a time where technology wasn't so prevalent and utilized. An "actual reality" seating section will be offered in the Capital One Arena for the Jan. 20 matchup.
But fans seeking a seat in that area have to leave their cell phones behind, as the devices are not allowed.
"Next Saturday, unplug and enjoy @GeorgetownHoops vs. St John's in our 'Actual Reality' seating section!" a tweet stated with "welcome to reality" posted in a graphic on the Hoyas official Twitter page.
Next Saturday, unplug and enjoy @GeorgetownHoops vs. St John's in our 'Actual Reality' seating section!
In addition to the cell phone restriction in that section, paper tickets (no e-tickets) are available and have to be picked up at a will-call window from a "live person."
Name tags will also be available in an effort to spur face-to-face interaction between fans.
Halftime stats will be printed on paper and delivered by a "human," the tweet states. Moreover, the section will have a photo station with a Polaroid camera along with a letter/postcard writing station.


"Before you pop that painkiller, you might want to focus on how much better you'll feel afterwards. Positive thinking could double your pain relief."
Why was anyone surprised? Tell people they are getting a powerful drug but give them a sugar pill and some people will get better as a result. This is the placebo effect, it's a real effect, it works.
So now, we find that placebo effect + real medicine is better than either real medicine or placebo effect on their own. I'm not surprised. In the world of real medicines you can get a drug-drug interaction, for example an antacid will affect the efficiency of blood thinning drugs. What would be interesting to discover a drug where the placebo effect has a negative effect on the efficiency of the real drug ... a med that only works when you don't know you are getting it. Would that surprise me? Probably not, but it would be cool to know one exists.